In this episode of The Take A Step Podcast, Josh breaks down one of the most popular—and most misleading—pieces of advice our generation has been given: “Just follow your passions.”

Drawing from this week’s Weekly Mile edition, Josh explains why passion, while important, was never meant to be the foundation of your life. Passion fades. Feelings change. And when life gets hard (because it always does), excitement alone won’t keep you committed.

Instead, Josh challenges you to anchor your life in purpose—the deeper “why” behind who you are and how God uniquely designed you. You’ll learn the key difference between passion and purpose, how purpose fuels perseverance, and why chasing what feels good often keeps men stuck, drifting, or quitting when things get uncomfortable.

If you’ve been hopping from job to job, goal to goal, or habit to habit—this conversation will reframe how you make decisions, define success, and pursue a life that actually lasts.

Stop chasing feelings.
Start becoming who you were created to be.

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Welcome to the Take A Step podcast! My name is Josh Johnston and I am the founder of Take A Step. Take A Step is a growing community of likeminded individuals who are all driven towards personal growth and pushing each other to maximize each individual's God-given potential. This podcast is the next step in the journey of growing this community and communicating the power in focusing on the values of faith, relationships, career growth, physical health and mental health.

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Mental Health may be the largest battle mankind is fighting in the world we live in today. We can sit around and talk about it to try to understand the issue all we want, but how can we impact real change?

In this episode, we will look at the practical ways to actually make a difference in the world of Mental Health.

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Welcome to The Take A Step Podcast — where faith-driven men come to reject complacency and take purposeful action every day. Hosted by Josh Johnston, founder of Take A Step, this show dives deep into what it really means to live with intention, discipline, and faith in today’s world.

In this episode, Josh unpacks The Weekly Mile edition titled “The Routine Trap.” Routines have become the new badge of honor — from color-coded morning schedules to perfectly optimized productivity hacks. But too often, men fall into the trap of building routines that look impressive instead of routines that actually move them forward.

Josh challenges the over-glamorized idea of routine and brings it back to its purpose: alignment. He shares how to recognize when your routine has become a comfort zone, why “checking the box” isn’t the same as growth, and how to rebuild habits that serve your mission — not your ego.

If you’ve ever felt stuck doing the right things for the wrong reasons, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Because the goal isn’t to look disciplined — it’s to become the man God called you to be.

Whether you’re on your morning commute, grinding in the gym, or walking through a season of growth, this episode will remind you: your steps matter most when they’re taken with purpose.

Listen now — and take your next step.

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Most people wait around for inspiration, hoping it will strike like lightning. But the truth? Real inspiration isn’t something you stumble into—it’s something you build.

In this episode of The Take A Step Podcast, Josh unpacks what he calls the two essential ingredients of true inspiration: storytelling and proven action.

First, you’ve got to tell a story powerful enough for others to see themselves in it. A story that stirs something in their hearts and makes them believe change is possible. But a story without action? That’s just talk. To inspire someone, you’ve got to back it up with the steps you’ve actually taken—proving that discipline and consistency matter far more than a temporary burst of motivation.

Josh challenges you to stop chasing the quick fix of motivational highs and instead embrace the daily grind of purposeful action. Because when you combine a story worth telling with a life that shows evidence of action, you don’t just inspire others—you set a standard for how to live.

If you’ve ever wondered why motivation fades, or how to actually become the kind of man who inspires others, this episode will give you clarity—and a push to start walking it out today.

Take a step. Tell your story. Live your actions.

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In this edition of The Weekly Mile, Josh dives into the choice every man must face: transform or conform. Drawing from Romans 12:2, he unpacks how culture shapes most lives—resulting in much less than desirable outcomes, but we’re called to be renewed in mind and transformed in action, so that we can discern what is God's perfect will. The formula? Renewal + Action = Transformation. It’s not enough to be inspired. You’ve got to put it to the test. Take that step.

🔥 Tune in, get equipped, and TAKE ACTION.

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In this edition of The Weekly Mile, Josh challenges the comfort culture. Why do we choose easy paths with guaranteed outcomes? Because it's normal. But normal isn't working. Josh unpacks Matthew 7:13-14 and reminds us: the narrow path—the hard path—is where life is truly found. If you want uncommon results, you must take uncommon steps. Embrace the grit. Reject the shortcut. And step boldly into the life God is calling you to build.

🔑 "Because narrow is the gate... and few find it."

🔥 Listen now and Take A Step toward your next breakthrough.

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In this inspiring episode of The Take A Step Podcast, Josh sits down with Freddie Pullen to unpack the bold journey of leaving behind the security of a corporate job to pursue passion and purpose. Freddie shares how a leap of faith took him from office life to Dubai, where he’s now building a life around meaningful work, helping entrepreneurs leverage podcasts and "borrowed trust" to grow their businesses.

They dive deep into the risks and rewards of walking away from the "safe" path, and what it really takes to chase what sets your soul on fire. Freddie opens up about discovering purpose through trial, reflection, and the decision to be consistent—even when results don’t come quickly.

Whether you're feeling stuck in your current role or just need a push to take your next step, this episode is a must-listen. Josh and Freddie also talk about how powerful podcasts can be—not just for learning, but for connection, growth, and unlocking new opportunities.

Listen in and be reminded: Every mile begins with a step!

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